Councillor Paul Middleton
Email: CouncillorPaul.Middleton@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Additional Cabinet Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Havering Council was scheduled to consider several business plans for regeneration projects and housing initiatives. A key item on the agenda was the review of comments from the Place Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee regarding Mercury Land Holdings (MLH) and regeneration plans.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 21 January 2026 was largely dominated by a debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, which ultimately led to the adjournment of most business. After extensive procedural discussions and votes, the council agreed to defer the remaining agenda items to a future date.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss several key issues, including the implementation of a special educational needs (SEND) unit at the Royal Liberty School, proposed changes to property licensing schemes, and future plans for former library sites. They approved recommendations for a new SEND facility, a framework for short breaks provision, and the extension of an alcohol and drugs contract. However, decisions regarding the future of former library premises were deferred for further review.
Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Havering Council meeting included discussions on tree inspections, the Romford Police Station front desk closure, and support for Zane's Law[^2], as well as the approval of the East London Joint Waste Plan submission. Councillors also addressed petitions and member questions on local issues.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including support for Zane's Law, financial updates, and strategies for vulnerable residents. They agreed to lobby the government for the introduction of Zane's Law, endorsed the East London Joint Waste Plan for submission, and approved a compulsory purchase order for Chippenham Road. The Cabinet also approved a vulnerable person policy for council tenants, a corporate parenting strategy, a review of foster carer allowances, and a learning disability employment charter.
Decisions from Meetings
117 decisions · Page 17 of 24
Contract Award for the Supply of Temporary Workers
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to award a contract to Adecco for the supply of temporary workers for an initial two-year period, with the option to extend for up to six years total, via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation Mstar4 London Collaboration call-off.
Recommendations Approved
Provision of temporary homes for the Waterloo Estate
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to install 18 modular homes on the Waterloo and Queen Street site via the Havering/Wates Joint Venture Partnership, approving £6,500,000 in expenditure and delegating authority to the Strategic Director of Place to complete the project.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to extend windows and doors contract
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to extend the contract with Equans Regeneration Limited for one year, at a maximum value of £7 million, to deliver windows and doors, including fire doors, to Havering's HRA properties.
Recommendations Approved
Tenancy Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to approve the implementation of the new Housing Services – Tenancy policy.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax base 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to set the Council Tax base for 2025/26 at 90,151 band D equivalents, noting the change in the estimated collection rate.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 117